George sending Masters memorabilia about Jerome reminded me that “Member Number 3” had a younger brother who had a birthday today. I admit the essay below is a re-run. But our honoree never minded re-telling tales, so why should I? Sometimes he put them to to song. The one at the end of this note, […]
Marietta, GA April 9, 2020 A couple times this week, Alexander and I ignored the wardens, avoided the searchlights, and scaled the wall. We decided to leave the house, and take a drive. We did so to exercise not only his skills, but his car. And to change our scenery. Our elder son will soon […]
Atlanta, GA March 22, 2020 Randolph Bourne observed that war is the health of the state. So are war analogies. Particularly those with obscure enemies and no clear definition of victory. The War on Poverty. The War on Drugs. The War on Terror. All undefined, all un-winnable, all unending. And all profitable…at least to a […]
Atlanta, GA March 17, 2020 Do you have any homework? – Me It’s all homework. – Alexander On this St Patrick’s Day, the leprechauns are silent, the parades are stilled, and rivers in Chicago and Savannah remain blue (or brown). Only our envy is green. We crave the happy memories of simpler times…when we thought our […]
Atlanta, GA March 12, 2020 The first thing people usually do at times like this is panic. So at least they’re doing it in the right order. Not that precautionary measures aren’t warranted. Yesterday my company prohibited travel till the first of May, and compelled working from home till the beginning of April. My commute […]
Atlanta, GA January 29, 2020 As my younger son was walking out the door yesterday morning, he asked if I had a scientific calculator. “I’m not sure. When do you need it?” “Today. I have a math test.” “When did you learn you needed a scientific calculator?” “Yesterday. I just forgot to mention it. The […]
Atlanta, GA January 1, 2020 Do not squander time, for it is the stuff life is made of. – Benjamin Franklin We tossed 2019 into a bag, carried it to the curb, and watched the truck haul it away. We followed it as long as we could, in hopes of finally discovering where all the years […]
November 28, 2019 Atlanta, GA “I have endured many horrible things, some of which actually happened.” – Mark Twain Log on the fire, football on the TV, butt on the sofa, turkey in the oven. This week we are home. No travels, limited work, few obligations. But one we must fulfill is to reflect on our blessings, […]
Atlanta, GA August 10, 2019 I cannot live without books. – Thomas Jefferson School is back. Last week David started his first year of high school, Alexander his last. The air, if not the calendar, carries a slight semblance of the season associated with a return to campus. Among the more amazing events in a […]
Atlanta, GA April 15, 2019 Beware the Ides of April. Today we rendered unto Caesar what Caesar says are the things that belong to Caesar. In Paris, a much greater treasure has been lost. As Holy Week begins and Lent ends, we grieve for the things that belong to God. During the reign of Louis VII […]